I
am looking forward to the coming year and hope to have a positive influence
on the Whyalla Mt Laura Lions Club in that time.

Some
of the things I hope to achieve this year is as follows.

·Unfortunately the numbers in our Lions Club for a number of
reasons have fallen away in recent years I think increasing our membership
base needs a strong focus this year. If we continue along our current path
we are going to find it increasingly difficult to fulfill our obligations at
events such as the Whyalla Show etc.
Whilst the membership committee are principally responsible in
trying to find new members I believe we all have an obligation to do this.

·I would like to see our club become involved with an ongoing
project that involves the disadvantaged in our community.Exactly what this is, I am not entirely sure.However I will be canvassing it at future meeting to see what ideas
can be generated. It could be as simple as a blanket appeal each year?

·There has been a suggestion put forward whereby we put on a
function, where it is not about raising funds.For example, a free BBQ outside the council chambers on a Friday
afternoon.We will not only be
putting the name of our club out to the community but also enjoying some
fellowship at both the BBQ.

We
have a big month coming up in August. On Sunday the 9th we have
working bee at the Dutch Shed in preparation for the Show..I would urge all Lions to try to get to this event.

The
Show is on the 15th 16th.This is obviously a major event where we will need all hands on deck.Further information as to rosters etc. will be forthcoming.